Notebook: Allen Robinson does it all, but who else can help PSU on offense?

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- No matter the situation or environment, winning or losing, Allen Robinson continues to shine as one of the top playmakers in the Big Ten and beyond.

But it is becoming more evident that he may be the only reliable such weapon for these Nittany Lions.

When the offensive line couldn't muster any significant, continued push up front to open the running game, the Lions turned often to Robinson on the outside and down the middle of the field.

He responded with another scintillating effort in the 44-24 runaway loss to the Indiana Hoosiers on Saturday in Memorial Stadium.

Robinson caught 12 passes for 173 yards -- both personal highs -- to go with two touchdowns. And he came within a toe touch and a few inches of another score.

He also ran the ball once for 10 more yards.

He also did part of all that after landing hard on his back in the end zone, possibly knocking the wind out of him. He stayed on the ground for a few minutes before gradually getting up and walking off the field under his own power.

He did return to action, although he appeared to be wincing in pain as he jogged into the stadium tunnel after it all was over.

Hackenberg also set personal records for completions (30), passing yardage (340) and touchdown passes (three). Those 30 completions are the third-most in Penn State history.

"He made some great plays today, he really did, and I know we're going to see that when we go back and watch it on tape," O'Brien said. "But at the same time, he's going to know, 'Next time I can't do that, I can't try to make that throw, I got to get rid of the ball a little bit sooner,' things like that.

"Everything is new to him, every game is a new game."

Busy days: Linebacker Mike Hull returned from a leg injury to tie teammate Glenn Carson with a team-best 10 tackles.

Cornerback Jordan Lucas made a career-best nine stops.

YAIAA update: Dallastown linebacker Ben Kline was not listed on the participation report, probably missing action because of his ongoing shoulder problems.

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Penn State's Allen Robinson (8) is knocked out-of-bounds by Indiana's Tim Bennett (24) after making a catch in the end zone during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2013, in Bloomington, Ind. The pass was ruled incomplete on the play, in which Robinson was injured. Indiana defeated Penn State 44-24. (Associated Press -- Doug McSchooler)

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